Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake From Scratch

It s always fun to bake something a little different and unexpected and cocktail inspired desserts are sure to be a hit.

Pineapple coconut rum cake from scratch.

What makes this the best pineapple and rum upside down cake. Store your rum cake covered in the fridge. Once the cake has cooled completely. Use an instant vanilla pudding mix not a cook serve.

Made the cake so moist. Wrap the cake in a few layers of plastic wrap and then place in the freezer. Allow the cake to thaw in the fridge with the plastic wrap removed. I use fresh pineapple.

In a small saucepan over moderate heat combine the rum glaze and the remaining 1 2 cup rum and warm until heated through. And always a little extra rum. The cake will last 2 3 days if properly covered. The gorgeous topping like my pineapple upside down cake makes it a showstopper.

Honestly there is a bit of rum in the cake but it s the rum in the buttery gooey sauce on top that is really so perfect. With it s toasted coconut crushed pineapple filling flavorful coconut cake layers and a hint of flavor from the rum extract this cake is truly one of a kind. Reviewers love it and it s always the hit of holiday parties. Eggs crushed pineapple rum yellow cake mix cream of coconut and 2 more chocolate coconut malibu rum cake urban bakes water fat free milk sweetened shredded coconut malibu rum and 9 more.

A huge hit at all the family get togethers. The final product is somewhat of a masterpiece and could be one of my favorite cakes of all time. Cut the cake into squares and serve with vanilla ice cream and warm rum glaze. Layers of tender moist coconut cake fresh pineapple filling and whipped coconut cream cheese frosting that all pair together perfectly.

Tips for making this pineapple rum cake make it easier on yourself and use your favorite boxed yellow cake mix. How to store pineapple rum cake. This is dare i say it the most amazing coconut cake to grace the earth. If you re a purist at heart then by all means make the cake from scratch.

Can rum cake be frozen. The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit. This pineapple rum cake recipe starts with a homemade buttery sour cream pound cake with a lovely texture and pineapple flavor like my pineapple sheet cake or pineapple coconut cake which gets enhanced with sweet tropical pineapple flavor and an irresistible jamaican rum syrup. Can be made with all purpose flour or whole wheat.

Note this cake can be baked in advance covered and kept at room temperature up to 10 hours. Makes it lighter and a good balance to that richer than rich topping. This rum cake is made completely from scratch. Hands down best cake in the world.

Includes a how to recipe video. I added half the pineapple to the cake batter and used the juice from the can instead of using water.